The Ògo Àkúré Mandate Group and its Convener, Hon. Ayodeji DF Oluleye, have commended the Executive Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, for his visionary leadership in making possible the long-awaited Combined Convocation Ceremony of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), after more than a decade.
Oluleye, a public health professional and development advocate, described the event as “a restoration of hope and a reaffirmation of the Governor’s commitment to rebuilding Ondo State’s educational system through purposeful governance.”
He congratulated the thousands of graduating students who finally received their academic honours, noting that the successful convocation marks a significant milestone not only for the institution, but also for the state’s technical and vocational education ecosystem.
“The convocation at RUGIPO is more than a ceremony, it symbolizes progress, stability, and the government’s renewed attention to education as a pillar of sustainable development. Technical and vocational education remains the backbone of human capital development and industrial advancement. It must continue to receive strong policy and budgetary support,” Oluleye stated.
On their part, the Ògo Àkúré Mandate Group urged the Ondo State government to build on this momentum achievement by prioritising skills-based education, modernising polytechnic facilities, and fostering stronger partnerships between educational institutions, industries, and investors to boost employment opportunities for youths.
Oluleye also emphasized the need for deliberate investment in innovation, entrepreneurship, and applied research as means of driving local productivity and reducing youth unemployment in the state.
“As we celebrate this historic convocation, I appeal to our government and stakeholders to make technical education a major pathway to empowerment. A state that equips its youths with practical skills builds a stronger, self-reliant future,” he added.
The statement concluded with heartfelt congratulations to all RUGIPO graduands and the institution’s management for their perseverance, academic excellence, and contributions to Ondo State’s educational advancement.
Signed:
Hon. Ayodeji DF Oluleye
Convener, Ògo Àkúré Mandate Group
Public Health Advocate | Development Strategist
